Marrying Marcus

Marrying Marcus
Laurey Bright

Marcus Crossan was dark, mysterious, controlling–and Jenna Harper's savior when his younger brother came home engaged to another! Being a Crossan bride was orphaned Jenna's dream–one she could no longer have.Until Marcus made a stunning offer. Marry him instead of his brother. A bewildered Jenna didn't know where to turn, but Marcus's passionate kisses left her breathless–and suddenly eager to marry.But once wed, innocent Jenna found herself at sea in a new world of emotions. Marcus's touch woke sensual longings, and she found herself yearning for words of love from her handsome husband.And then suddenly his brother was free once more….

Marcus unexpectedly reached out and ran his thumb over her lower lip.

Her eyes locked with his, and a jolt of sexual awareness coursed through her, leaving her breathless and dizzy.

Marcus’s eyes had darkened, and she could see a tiny muscle twitch near his jaw. Then he smiled and, without taking his eyes from her, snaked his arm along the padded back of the couch, letting it lie there, his fingers just touching her shoulder.

“Nice?” he said softly.

Jenna couldn’t speak. That light touch scorched. She couldn’t recall ever being so acutely aware of another human being. When his thigh brushed against hers, she bit down hard on her lip.

This is Marcus, she said to herself, dazed. She’d never felt like this about him—about anyone….

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Marrying Marcus

Laurey Bright

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

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The Older Man #761

The Kindness of Strangers #820

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LAUREY BRIGHT

has held a number of different jobs, but has never wanted to be anything but a writer. She lives in New Zealand, where she creates the stories of contemporary people in love that have won her a following all over the world.

Contents

Chapter One (#u09c1dbf1-f76e-52e2-878c-380fb9332fdc)

Chapter Two (#ud1061fc6-5fb7-5ba5-be4a-ddeb1474e061)

Chapter Three (#u3f22c8ef-a8e2-5ef3-ade6-1dd45b3e80fc)

Chapter Four (#ucec22b5c-8f21-58fd-ad6c-d8c013966ea6)

Chapter Five (#litres_trial_promo)